Geri Wash
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center. Proven expertise in optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing team performance through effective mentoring. Skilled in forklift operation and inventory management, achieving significant improvements in productivity and accuracy while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Order Picker/Stocker
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2021 - Current
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 18 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized workflow through effective scheduling adjustments.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in number of errors in the orders getting picked and shipped.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Increased team morale and productivity by contributing to a inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Engaged in staff hiring, training and supervision.
Production Team Leader
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2021 - Current
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Tracked daily production, inventory usage and notable incidents to support operational planning and strategic decision making.
- Improved team performance by providing regular training and mentoring to staff members.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Recieving Supervisor
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2021 - Current
- Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining receiving processes and implementing best practices.
- Increased accuracy in shipments received, verifying quantities against purchase orders and invoices.
- Oversaw returns processing, ensuring accurate documentation and timely return of damaged or incorrect items to suppliers.
- Maintained organization of the receiving area, creating clear pathways for efficient material handling and storage.
- Prepared incident reports and gathered data when accidents occurred on receiving floor.
RGR/Reclamation Supervisor
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely processing of returned items, resulting in holding less returns on hand while keeping the processing no more than a day.
- Increased operational efficiency by utilizing an effective system for tracking returned items through various stages of processing.
- Established clear expectations around productivity goals and timelines for each team member, leading to more consistent results across the department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing the returns process and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed difficult customer situations with tact and professionalism, ultimately resolving issues in a manner that maintained positive relationships while upholding company policies.
Selection/Production Supervisor
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2021 - Current
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 18 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized workflow through effective scheduling adjustments.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in number of errors in the orders getting picked and shipped.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Increased team morale and productivity by contributing to a inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Engaged in staff hiring, training and supervision.
Education
Diploma - Required
Anderson County High School
Lawrenceburg, KY05.2008
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Packing and shipping
- Pallet jack operation
- Pallet arrangement
- Heavy lifting
- Pick lists
- Stock replenishment
- Production line operations
- Mentoring and training
- Pallet jack proficiency
- Staff management
- RF gun operation
- Barcode scanning
- Workload priorities
- RF scanning devices
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Shipment preparation
- Staff training
- Forklift safety and operation
- Stocking and replenishing
- Stocking
- Warehouse operations
- Loading and unloading
Certification
Forklift, cherry picker, end-rider, Taylor dunn, electric pallet jacks, wave rider
Timeline
Order Picker/Stocker
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2021 - Current
Production Team Leader
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2021 - Current
Recieving Supervisor
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2021 - Current
RGR/Reclamation Supervisor
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2021 - Current
Selection/Production Supervisor
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2021 - Current
Diploma - Required
Anderson County High School
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